Wow - life is out there - thanks! I think it is the same thing - sometimes the Occ Ther calls it a modulation problem/sensory intergration... too. Was your son similar to this? I know there is almost a spectrum of symptoms, so some kids are over sensitive (can't wear ******* clothes and withdraw). Mine has gone the other way - under sensitive and too much full on! He really likes cold baths! Is your son doing well? I hope so. Does he need help at school? More importantly, is there light at the end of the tunnel - I can't see it at the moment! Thanks Melissa x

Hey... my son is under sensitive. Part of the OT he had was being wrapped up tightly in a lycra sheet. Apparently if he didn't have Sensory Integration disorder he would hate it!!!! My son also has dyspraxia. He is still under a paediatrician but he doesn't see the OT any more. We saw her from Yr 1 until Yr 4. She was really good but we saw her on the NHS. Could you go back to the GP, ask for a referral to see a paed or the OT? My son did run around a lot (pre-school told me he was just a boy!!!!), he couldn't sit still (still has problems with this but is much better now). There were things school could do to help... when he was struggling.... he needed to run around, do some exercises (like press ups against a wall) etc and not be stopped from having play time!!!! He used to chew his clothes... and still does chew other things (thankfully not clothes any more). He isn't aware that he constantly has something in his hand to fiddle with, like kinex etc which then gets left all over the house/ car etc. The OT suggested he took something small to school that felt good (little rubber spikey ball thing) that would fit in his pocket and would stop him fiddling with other people etc. He shouldn't sit on the carpet for a long time as he needed more feedback and would wobble around. He needs to at least sit against the wall etc so he gets some feedback from the wall. OT's are really good in my experience.
Don't worry, my son is doing fine... He is a pleasant child. I have found I have to educate every teacher he has!!!!! Every year, in September, I go in to explain the issues as information doesn't always get passed on and with sensory integration, the symptoms, eg not sitting still etc, drive teachers mad (I know, I am one) but our children really can't help themselves here!!!. Also, very few teachers know much about this in the UK.
All the best......

Hi Nicki B, Yes, I have been given the therapy of wrapping him up in a duvet and pressing hard. Sounds like torture to me, but he loves it. Meant to calm him down. We are still in early days of 'spd' and are trying to work out what works for us and not. I have just got a written report from the OT which I am going take to show my GP. Hopefully that will give us a referral. The OT we are using costs a lot of money so we hope to get something on the NHS, but I fear it may take some time, and being the impatient type, I want help NOW! Did your son have problems dressing himself? We have had a few issues regarding this but it is hard to tell if he can't do it, or won't do it. He is VERY stubborn but I have found if you wave a chocolate button in front of him he will do it straight away - funny that! Having problems with socks but I blame the fact that his feet are so chubby and he can't stretch the socks over. Also have an issue with him popping all sorts into his mouth. We have heard that he may have to be given extra exercise at school to allow him to concentrate. I need to explain the whole thing to pre-school so they understand. Don't think they have heard of this. More hard work for me but at least now I have the report to pass on to them. Thanks for posting your story on the site too - muchly appreciated.

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